Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH15ZDA001N SUSMAP
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- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2015 Science Utilization of the Soil Moisture Active Passive Mission" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.001 Science.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 2, 2015 and posted on Mar 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Proposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to US institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. that propose on the basis of a policy of no exchange of funds consult Appendix B Section (l) of the guidebook for proposers (http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/nraguidebook/) for specific details. Some NRAs may be issued jointly with a non U.S. organization, e.g., those concerning guest observing programs for jointly sponsored space science programs, that will contain additional special guidelines for non U.S. participants. Also ref. Sections 2.3.10(c)(vii) of the guidebook for proposers for special instructions for proposals from non U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
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Opportunity Summary:
The ROSES 2015 Science Utilization of the Soil Moisture Active Passive Mission (often abbreviated as SUSMAP under the broader ROSES umbrella) is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released under the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2015 omnibus solicitation, Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N. It is designed to support basic and applied research that advances NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) goals, with this specific element emphasizing science use and value from the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission. In practice, that means proposals can focus on getting more scientific insight and practical benefit from SMAP related observations and products, often through analysis, modeling, validation, algorithm work, or applications that connect SMAP data to real Earth system questions and decision needs.
The solicitation is broad by design and covers a wide spectrum of research and technology work that supports NASA space and Earth science missions. The kinds of activities explicitly included range from theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data to development of techniques and concepts for future missions, advanced technologies relevant to missions, laboratory analysis that helps interpret spacecraft observations (including both extraterrestrial and supporting terrestrial samples), and Earth surface observations and field campaigns that strengthen mission science. It also welcomes development of integrated Earth system models, as well as applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefit. Even though SUSMAP is centered on SMAP utilization, it sits within this larger ROSES framework that encourages both fundamental science and practical, use-oriented research, including end-to-end work that goes from data to usable information.
Funding levels and project scale can vary widely. NASA notes awards can be under $100,000 per year for targeted efforts like focused data analysis, while large, complex activities (for example, major technology development or hardware related work) can exceed $1 million per year. The amount of funding available depends on the specific program element within ROSES; budgets for individual elements range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, supporting anything from a handful of selections to several dozen, depending on merit, program priorities, and the number and quality of proposals received. The typical period of performance is four years, although some elements may allow shorter or longer durations, with an overall maximum of five years.
NASA can issue awards through several different mechanisms depending on the proposer and the work scope, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. Eligibility is broadly open in terms of organization type: domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit institutions, are all allowed to submit, and there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. That said, the funding policy is important: NASA generally funds U.S. institutions, and participation by non-U.S. organizations is typically on a no-exchange-of-funds basis (meaning NASA funds do not flow to the non-U.S. organization). Non-U.S. participation is allowed under specific guidelines laid out in NASA’s Guidebook for Proposers, including additional instructions when proposals include U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.
Applications must be submitted electronically, and proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational official. Submission can be done through NSPIRES (NASA’s proposal system) or through Grants.gov, but all proposing organizations must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which portal is used. If submitting via Grants.gov, the organization must be registered in both systems. The registration process must identify the authorized organizational representatives who are permitted to submit the proposal, and all investigators and participants (such as the PI and Co-Is) must also be registered in NSPIRES. Because account setup and organizational approvals can take time, NASA encourages applicants to register and get familiar with the systems well before the deadline.
Key dates for this specific listing include a posted date of March 2, 2015 and an original/current closing date of May 19, 2015, with an archive date of June 18, 2015. Like many ROSES elements, the detailed technical scope, required proposal contents, and evaluation factors are contained in the ROSES appendices and the tables that list individual program elements, due dates, and links. NASA also highlights that ROSES can be amended over time, and it directs proposers to monitor NSPIRES and the ROSES 2015 web archive for clarifications, corrections, and new elements through the amendment window (noted as extending into early 2016 for ROSES 2015). For general policy and procedure questions, the ROSES point of contact listed is Dr. Max Bernstein (SMD), reachable via sara@nasa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ROSES 2015 SUSMAP (SMAP Science Utilization)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is NASA Headquarters' ROSES 2015 element focused on "Science Utilization of the Soil Moisture Active Passive Mission," commonly referenced as SUSMAP under the broader ROSES umbrella. It falls under the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2015 omnibus solicitation, Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N.
2) What is the main goal of the SUSMAP element?
The emphasis is on increasing the science use and value of the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission. In practical terms, proposals are expected to help extract more scientific insight and real-world benefit from SMAP-related observations and products by connecting SMAP data to Earth system questions and decision needs.
3) What kinds of projects or research activities are included?
Within the ROSES framework (and with SUSMAP centered on SMAP utilization), the solicitation explicitly includes a wide range of activities such as:
- Theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data
- Validation activities
- Algorithm work and product improvement
- Applications that translate SMAP data into practical use for Earth system questions and decisions
- Development of techniques and concepts relevant to future missions
- Advanced technologies relevant to missions
- Laboratory analysis that helps interpret spacecraft observations (including extraterrestrial and supporting terrestrial samples)
- Earth surface observations and field campaigns that strengthen mission science
- Development of integrated Earth system models
- Applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefit
4) Is this opportunity only for basic science, or can it include applied work?
It can include both. ROSES is designed to support basic and applied research that advances NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) goals. SUSMAP specifically highlights use-oriented work that helps turn SMAP observations and products into scientific understanding and practical benefit, including end-to-end efforts from data to usable information.
5) What are typical funding levels for awards?
Funding levels can vary widely. NASA notes that some awards may be under $100,000 per year for targeted work like focused data analysis, while large and complex activities (such as major technology development or hardware-related work) can exceed $1 million per year.
6) How much total funding is available?
The total amount available depends on the specific ROSES program element. NASA indicates that budgets for individual elements can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, and this can support anywhere from a handful of selections to several dozen, depending on merit, program priorities, and the number and quality of proposals received.
7) How long can projects run (period of performance)?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some elements may allow shorter or longer durations, with an overall maximum of five years.
8) What types of award instruments might NASA use?
NASA may issue awards through different mechanisms depending on the proposer and the work scope, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers.
9) Who is eligible to submit a proposal?
Eligibility is broad with respect to organization type. Domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit institutions are all allowed to submit.
10) Are there limits on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
No. NASA indicates there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
11) Can non-U.S. organizations participate, and can they receive NASA funds?
Non-U.S. organizations may participate, but NASA generally funds U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. participation is typically on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA funds do not flow to the non-U.S. organization. Participation by non-U.S. organizations is allowed under guidelines described in NASA's Guidebook for Proposers, including additional instructions when proposals include U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.
12) How do we submit an application?
Applications must be submitted electronically, and proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational official.
13) What submission systems are used (NSPIRES vs Grants.gov)?
Submission can be done through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov. However, all proposing organizations must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which portal is used. If submitting via Grants.gov, the organization must be registered in both NSPIRES and Grants.gov.
14) Who needs to be registered in NSPIRES?
The organization must be registered in NSPIRES, and the registration must identify the authorized organizational representatives who are permitted to submit proposals. In addition, all investigators and participants (such as the PI and Co-Is) must also be registered in NSPIRES.
15) Why does NASA emphasize registering early?
Account setup and organizational approvals can take time. NASA encourages applicants to register and become familiar with the submission systems well in advance of the deadline.
16) What are the key dates for this listing?
- Posted date: March 2, 2015
- Original/current closing date: May 19, 2015
- Archive date: June 18, 2015
17) Where do we find the detailed technical scope and required proposal contents?
The detailed technical scope, required proposal contents, and evaluation factors are contained in the ROSES appendices and the tables listing individual program elements, due dates, and links.
18) Can ROSES 2015 requirements or details change after posting?
Yes. NASA highlights that ROSES can be amended over time. Proposers are directed to monitor NSPIRES and the ROSES 2015 web archive for clarifications, corrections, and new elements through the amendment window, which is noted as extending into early 2016 for ROSES 2015.
19) Who is the point of contact for general policy and procedure questions?
The ROSES point of contact listed for general policy and procedure questions is Dr. Max Bernstein (SMD), reachable via sara@nasa.gov.
20) What is the relationship between SUSMAP and ROSES overall?
SUSMAP is a specific element under the ROSES 2015 omnibus solicitation. While SUSMAP emphasizes SMAP science utilization, it is situated within the broader ROSES framework that supports a wide spectrum of research and technology activities aligned with NASA space and Earth science missions.
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